Cover image for Biomimicry / written by Dora Lee ; illustrated by Margot Thompson.
Title:
Biomimicry / written by Dora Lee ; illustrated by Margot Thompson.
Publication Date:
2011
Publication Information:
Toronto : Kids Can Press,
Physical Description:
40 p. : col. ill.
Summary:
Biomimicry examines the extraordinary innovations of the natural world and the human inventions they have inspired. Readers will learn about marvels such as high-performance swimsuits modeled after sharkskin and the sleek front ends of Japanese bullet trains based on the long, streamlined beak of the kingfisher. Plus much more!
Language:
English
ISBN:
9781554534678
General Note:
"Inventions inspired by nature"--Cover.